On This Day | The End of the Pilgrimage Era
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The closing Novena Pilgrimage at the National Shine of Our Lady of the Prairies in Powers Lake, North Dakota, will take place next Sunday, August 27th. The ceremonies of the day begin with the Pilgrimage High Mass sung by all of the people present at 12 o’clock noon. The Reverend Father J. L. Healy, CSSR, of Cowley, Alberta, will preach at the Noon Mass. The special Scandinavian breakfast follows the Mass at Notre Dame Hall.
— August 24, 1961 | The Ward County Independent
Why We Chose It
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Future Fun
Live Music!
The Qaurterly LIVE! @CitzensAlley
Saturday, August 30th
Get ready for an unforgettable night of live music at Citizens Alley in Downtown Minot on August 30th, featuring a tribute to the Grateful Dead and the Allman Brothers Band. Doors open at 7 PM, and all ages are welcome to enjoy the tunes, food from YodaBest Food Truck, and drinks from Atypical Brewery and Blue Rider. #LiveMusicMinot #DowntownVibes #SavorMinot
Let’s Celebrate!
Silobration Street Dance @UnionSilos
Friday, August 29th
Join the Silobration Street Dance in Downtown Minot on Friday, August 29th, and celebrate North Dakota’s largest mural with live music by the Chloe Raye band. Enjoy an all-ages evening of fun, food, and drinks starting at 7 p.m. in Citizens Alley. #StreetDanceFun #MinotEvents #SavorMinot
Food Truck Spots
Poppa’s Place Food Truck @Atypical
Friday, August 29th
Join us in downtown Minot on August 29th for a night of live music with Brekke Band, featuring the debut of Plum Valley brew and tasty bites from Poppa’s Place food truck. Support The League of Women Voters while enjoying great tunes and craft beer! #MinotEvents #SupportLocal #SavorMinot
Special Events & Fundraisers
Double D-Haw 2025 @DoubleDHaw
Saturday, September 6th
Join us for Double D-Haw 2025, Minot’s biggest breast cancer fundraiser, featuring a seafood boil, art auction, pink beer, and more at The Blue Rider on September 6th. All proceeds support breast cancer detection and treatment at Trinity Health. #BreastCancerAwareness #MinotEvents #SavorMinot
Live Music!
Brekke Band LIVE! @Atypical
Friday, August 29th
Join us at Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks on August 29th for a night of live music with Brekke Band, a fresh Plum Valley brew supporting The League of Women Voters, and tasty bites from Poppa’s Place food truck. Don’t miss the fun in downtown Minot! #LiveMusic #SupportLocal #SavorMinot
Kids & Families
Meet Nugget! @SVAS Pets
Sunday, August 24th — Saturday, August 30th
Meet Nugget, the lovable pup looking for his forever home at Souris Valley Animal Shelter in Minot! He’s a smart, neutered dog who enjoys walks and learning new tricks—come meet him from August 24th to 30th. #AdoptDontShop #RescueDog #SavorMinot
Special Events & Fundraisers
PLUM VALLEY BEER RELEASE! @Atypical
Friday, August 29th
Join us at Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks on Friday, August 29th, for the release of Plum Valley, a new brew supporting The League of Women Voters. Enjoy live tunes from Brekke Band and tasty bites from Poppa’s Place food truck in downtown Minot! #PlumValleyRelease #SupportLocal #SavorMinot
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